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NAOJ is a research institute that serves as the center of astronomical research in Japan.
It provides large-scale astronomical observation facilities to researchers
and actively promotes both astronomical research and the development of astronomical instruments.

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ALMA

It is a radio interferometer built on a plateau at an altitude of 5,000 m in Chile.
It is operated through international collaboration among more than 20 countries, including Japan.

ALMA
Credit:ESO/C. Malin (christophmalin.com)

The Subaru Telescope

It is a large optical-infrared telescope operated by the NAOJ,
located at the summit of Mauna Kea (about 4,200 m) on the island of Hawaii, USA.

The Subaru Telescope
Credit: NAOJ

Mitaka Campus

It is the headquarters of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, located in Mitaka, Tokyo.

Mitaka Campus
Credit: NAOJ

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